What New FlightlineRC or FreeWing Model would you like to see come next!

[OV10]

One the first EDF's from Freewing back when Motion came on board was the 80mm A-6 (my 1st EDF) along with the F-86. Both are still around and sell well.
The A-6 would be a fabulous candidate for an upgrade to a twin 80mm and really put a nice presence in the air as well as possess superb flight characteristics in this larger scale.
Ya might say that I'm also quite favored with the A-6 since I served with them in the early 70's and have been jonesing for a larger version.

[tclaridge]

Well, I would love to see the F-22 in a 80mm twin. I have the A-10, and this size is AWESOME. I love the ease of flight seen on the F-22 videos, I just want it BIGGER!

[Evan D]

I'm lumping a lot into that "quality" word. Fit, finish, paint, decals, that it looks like the real plane, no unpainted white foam, proper bits and bobs, good gear, struts, retracts, proper scale bits and decals... A dash decal. A proper pilot figure (all the brands need to work on this one)... And on some of the FW and FL planes need to work on too, scale looking wheels, spokes on the F-22 and Bronco??? And servo covers. And lights....

[kallend]

Sorry F106 but if you think the FMS or Eflite P-51's come close to the quality of the 1600 FL birds you don't get it...

That said your list has a couple of interesting planes that HK has made or should make.

I've never had an FMS or EFlite that I considered of unacceptable quality even if they aren't necessarily perfect in every way. That is not something I can say about Dynam, Flyfly or HK stuff, and even there with some effort I can get them to look and fly OK

[Evan D]

Sorry F106 but if you think the FMS or Eflite P-51's come close to the quality of the 1600 FL birds you don't get it...

That said your list has a couple of interesting planes that HK has made or should make.

[F106DeltaDart]

This. Most of the P-51's out there right now, I would touch with a barge pole.

I’ve really liked the latest FMS/Eflite 1.5M version. Flies nicely, and had great scale lines. Good flight times, and plenty of power for me. With a bit softer tires, it lands great as well.

I’d rather see Flightline tackle something unique that isn’t made every few years. A few suggestions:

A-26 Invader (options for B and K models) (1.6M+)
Dehavilland Mosquito (1.6M+)
Hawker Sea Fury (1.6M, scale diameter 5 blade prop)
Grumman Goose with retracts
E-2 Hawkeye
C-7 Caribou
C-47 (2M+, scale retracts)

[xviper]

Fact is there are P-51’s. Whether decent quality is debatable.

This. Most of the P-51's out there right now, I would touch with a barge pole.

[Evan D]

Fact is there are P-51’s. Whether decent quality is debatable.

[kallend]

I'm actually eye balling the FMS 1700mm P-51 "Red Tail", which should come out with their latest version next Feb. However, if FL made one close to that size (or slightly bigger), I'd certainly give it high consideration. I had the Eflite 1500 P-51 for a while but I didn't like those goofy "invasion stripes" on the wings and when someone expressed interest in buying one, I sold him mine. Been looking for a replacement since.

Fact is, there are P-51s available in decent quality and various sizes even if you don't like the decor.

For lots of cool planes there is no current choice worth having (Hawker Hunter, F-106, Skyray, for a few examples).

[xviper]

I have the FMS 1700mm Ferocious Frankie, I have had it about 4 years... it flies great... great presence in the air... a smidge underpowered. I would say my biggest complaint is almost from day one, the mini servos that close the quarter (small) separate gear doors don't always close in flight. I never took to time to see if it was a BEC/power supply issue or just weak servos.

Yes, my V2 1700mm FMS Corsair was the same way - a bit sluggish. I installed the 360kv motor from the FMS Pitts and it livened it up quite a bit. Then I put on the V3 Corsair prop and it's very satisfactory now. I believe the version of the P-51 coming in Feb. will have the 360kv motor as stock.

[sfcfury]

I'm actually eye balling the FMS 1700mm P-51 "Red Tail", which should come out with their latest version next Feb. However, if FL made one close to that size (or slightly bigger), I'd certainly give it high consideration. I had the Eflite 1500 P-51 for a while but I didn't like those goofy "invasion stripes" on the wings and when someone expressed interest in buying one, I sold him mine. Been looking for a replacement since.

I have the FMS 1700mm Ferocious Frankie, I have had it about 4 years... it flies great... great presence in the air... a smidge underpowered. I would say my biggest complaint is almost from day one, the mini servos that close the quarter (small) separate gear doors don't always close in flight. I never took to time to see if it was a BEC/power supply issue or just weak servos.

[xviper]

I'm actually eye balling the FMS 1700mm P-51 "Red Tail", which should come out with their latest version next Feb. However, if FL made one close to that size (or slightly bigger), I'd certainly give it high consideration. I had the Eflite 1500 P-51 for a while but I didn't like those goofy "invasion stripes" on the wings and when someone expressed interest in buying one, I sold him mine. Been looking for a replacement since.

[Evan D]

Dang I was wrong today, I'll put it on the calendar.

[kallend]

Since there are already two Flight Line Spitfires and two schemes for their Corsair it probably won't be a third of either. F-16 is a jet so won't be that. Leaves the P-51, YES a nice 1600 as only FL can do it.

Thread title is " What New FlightlineRC or FreeWing Model would you like to see come next!"

Last time I checked Freewing made jets.

[OV10]

What's wrong with a FL 1600 Hellcat. The FMS 1450 F6F has been discontinued for 5 years now and the only other foamy was the Dynam in 50 inch
The only other recourse is the two balsa/ply models..........the H9 64 inch version which has no flaps and the Nexa/VQ 60 inch version which does have flaps but the proportions are just not good in both control surfaces and fuse.
A Hellcat is another great flier

[Evan D]

Since there are already two Flight Line Spitfires and two schemes for their Corsair it probably won't be a third of either. F-16 is a jet so won't be that. Leaves the P-51, YES a nice 1600 as only FL can do it.

Or Corsair, P-51, F-16, Spitfire. . . I like all of those but there's already plenty of choice from a variety of sources.

[kallend]

What we do not need is another Cub/super Cub, C182, T28 Trojan, etc.

Or Corsair, P-51, F-16, Spitfire. . . I like all of those but there's already plenty of choice from a variety of sources.

[Twowingtj]

I don't think that the last round of production for the big T-28 had all the Smart tech.

There has been a pattern of discontinuing models, then bringing them out again with the Smart tech. Maybe the case with this one.

My wife and I are both still flying out V1s. They are excellent flyers.

[kallend]

That didn't last long. Didn't they only start selling this V2 this last season or so? I had the V1 and sold it. Then it got sold again and again and now it's with its 4th owner. I had it the longest but every time someone sold it, the same comment was made ........................ It took up too much room to store and transporting it to the field was a real bother as it prevented taking too many other planes in the same vehicle. Everyone commented on what a great flying airplane it was but size ultimately was its demise. Everyone went to a much smaller T-28.

The half-life of EFlite planes seems quite short.

[xviper]

Since Eflight has given up on the Carbon Z T-28 and its probably one of the best flying planes they made, maybe flightline should give a large scale t28 a try. No 1600mm, I'm talking 2200+mm!!

That didn't last long. Didn't they only start selling this V2 this last season or so? I had the V1 and sold it. Then it got sold again and again and now it's with its 4th owner. I had it the longest but every time someone sold it, the same comment was made ........................ It took up too much room to store and transporting it to the field was a real bother as it prevented taking too many other planes in the same vehicle. Everyone commented on what a great flying airplane it was but size ultimately was its demise. Everyone went to a much smaller T-28.